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Most people have heard of diabetes, but many may not know exactly what it is, or what it means to live with the disease. In fact, one in four people who have diabetes don’t even know they do. During the month of November, health, research and advocacy organizations raise awareness…

When it comes to Halloween and diabetes, the scariest thing is not the haunted house down the street or the creepy costumes the neighbors wear. It’s the idea that eating sweets causes diabetes and that people with diabetes can’t eat sweets! Contrary to this myth, neither type 1 nor type…

American Diabetes Association Alert Day® is a one-day “wake-up call” asking the American public to take the Diabetes Risk Test to find out if they are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Today, Tuesday, March 25, 2014, is a Diabetes Alert Day. The Diabetes Risk Test asks users to answer simple questions…

Ryan Reed will compete in this Saturday’s (March 15th) Drive to Stop Diabetes 300 race at Bristol Motor Speedway (BMS). This marks the second NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) start at this track for him. Reed will be driving the No. 16 American Diabetes Association Drive to Stop Diabetes℠ presented by Lilly Diabetes Ford…

March is National Nutrition Month®, a nutrition education and information campaign sponsored annually by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, designed to focus attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages everyone to explore new foods and…

American Medical ID is proud to preview the new Ryan Reed medical ID bracelet, which should become available mid-March. As American Medical ID has done with past campaign awareness bracelets, a percentage of sales will be donated to the American Diabetes Association. Ryan Reed is an incredibly talented driver who…

Every once in a while you come across an inspirational person who achieves their goals despite adversity or chronic illness. One of these rare people is in the spotlight right now participating in his 4th Olympics and taking on one of the most grueling events. Kris Freeman is on the…

Medical IDs and Diabetes Diabetes bracelet or diabetic jewelry is probably the last thing on your mind after being recently diagnosed with diabetes. After all, bracelets, necklaces and anklets may not seem to serve any purpose beyond being decorative. However, when it comes to chronic diseases like diabetes, being easily…

Tattoos have been around for a very, very long time (We’re talking 2000 B.C.!). They have symbolized everything from tribal associations to coming of age, but one of the most recent trends is tattoos as a form of medical identification. By inking the universal medical symbol on their bodies,…